Serving 823 students in grades 6-12, Idea College Prep ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 823 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idea College Prep's student population of 823 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
823 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Rankings
Idea College Prep ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea College Prep is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3768 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Hispanic
97%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2010–2024. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea College Prep's ranking?
Idea College Prep is ranked #3768 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Idea College Prep?
The graduation rate of Idea College Prep is 90-94%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Idea College Prep?
823 students attend Idea College Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Idea College Prep students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Idea College Prep?
Idea College Prep has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea College Prep offer ?
Idea College Prep offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Idea College Prep part of?
Idea College Prep is part of IDEA School District.
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